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Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, death, and hope in a Mumbai undercity
0₹299.00Discover the raw, human reality of life in a Mumbai undercity with this powerful book by a Pulitzer Prize winner. Immense inequality and global change converge in Annawadi, where families battle poverty and strive for dreams amidst India’s rapid growth. Witness extraordinary resilience, ambition, and hope as lives unfold, facing tragedy and triumph. Essential reading for understanding contemporary India, social justice issues, and the unbreakable human spirit. A compelling portrait of survival and dignity.
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Being Bengali: At Home and in the World (Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series)
0₹17,700.00Explore the intricate tapestry of Bengali identity and Bengal culture with this vital academic work. Mridula Nath Chakraborty meticulously examines how history, the partition of Bengal, and a widespread Indian diaspora forge “Bengaliness.” This book offers profound insights into cultural evolution and belonging, making it a crucial read for scholars, students of South Asian studies, and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the Bengali experience, both within India and the global Bengali diaspora.
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Being Brahmin, Being Modern: Exploring the Lives of Caste Today
0₹1,595.00Dive into the intricate world of caste in contemporary India with a groundbreaking sociological exploration. Focusing on the lives of Brahmins in Karnataka, this book offers fresh insights into modern caste dynamics. The author moves beyond old binaries, presenting new ways to understand the complex, multivalent realities of caste today. It’s an essential read for students of Indian sociology, scholars of social change, and anyone keen to grasp the evolving Indian social fabric. Gain a nuanced perspective on living with caste.
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Belonging across the Bay of Bengal: Religious Rites, Colonial Migrations, National Rights
0₹4,010.82Explore the interconnected histories of the Bay of Bengal, a vital region for understanding South and Southeast Asia. This insightful volume delves into religious rites, colonial migrations, and the evolution of national rights from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries. Discover how ethnicity, culture, and shifting political landscapes shaped notions of belonging for diverse communities across the Indian Ocean. Offering a fresh perspective on regional history, it connects past movements of people to contemporary debates on refugee crises and minority rights. Essential reading for students and scholars of Indian Ocean studies and modern Asian history.
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Belt and Road: A Chinese World Order
0₹599.00Discover the geopolitical significance of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the most ambitious global undertaking of our era. This insightful book dissects how Beijing’s grand strategy aims to remake the world economy, potentially shifting globalization and introducing new universal values. Delve into the initiative’s staggering complexity and its impact across continents, from trade routes to digital economies. Essential for Indian readers seeking to understand the evolving global order and the rise of China as an economic superpower, this analysis offers a crucial perspective on the ‘story of the century’.
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Bengal District Gazetteers Champaran
0₹610.00Explore the vibrant past of Champaran with this definitive district gazetteer. This essential volume provides a panoramic view, meticulously detailing Champaran’s physical aspects, people, economy, agriculture, trade, and industries. Discover insights into its public health, communication networks, land revenue, administration, and educational status. An indispensable resource for historians, researchers, students of Indian administration, and anyone keen on understanding Bihar’s historical landscape during the British era.
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Bengal District GazetteersBankura
0₹750.00Uncover the detailed socio-economic and geographical landscape of Bankura district with this essential Indian gazetteer. This authoritative volume provides a panoramic view of Bankura, West Bengal, meticulously detailing its physical aspects, people, economic conditions, agriculture, trade, industries, and administration. It’s a vital resource for researchers, students of Indian history, and anyone keen to understand the district’s heritage, public health, land revenue, and local self-government. Gain unparalleled insights into the administrative past and cultural evolution of this significant Indian region.
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Bengal in Global Concept History: Culturalism in the Age of Capital
0₹1,495.00Uncover the fascinating global history of the concept of culture and its profound impact on 19th-20th century Bengal. This ambitious study explores how culturalism emerged as a response to capitalism, shaping local identities worldwide. Journey through intellectual life in Bengal, revealing its integral role in the concept’s dissemination, driven by the need to celebrate community amidst global capital advances. A vital read for historians, anthropologists, and scholars of South Asia and colonialism seeking to understand culturalism’s complex origins beyond mere imitation.
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Between the Avant- Garde and the Everyday: Subversive Politics in Europe From 1957 to the Present: 6 (Protest, Culture & Society)
0₹6,490.00Explore subversive politics in post-1957 Europe, delving deeper than mere street marches. This insightful work uncovers how anti-authoritarian movements fostered cultural resistance and reshaped everyday life across the continent. Discover the impact of avant-garde ideas on profound societal shifts and understand the nuanced forms of protest that challenged norms. Essential for students of political science, European history, and sociology in India, this book offers vital perspectives on activism and cultural politics. It’s a crucial read for understanding protest history and lasting societal transformations.
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BETWEEN WORLDS-PD
0₹650.00Explore the 19th century through a captivating Urdu travelogue, translated and annotated by esteemed historian Mushirul Hasan. This seminal work provides a rare, non-European lens on the socio-economic fabric of Europe and its colonial territories. Experience a potent reversal of the imperial gaze, detailing observations on civility, religion, science, and the very essence of power dynamics. For Indian readers, this journey offers profound insights into colonial encounters and cultural norms, making it essential for understanding history from diverse perspectives. A must-read for South Asian history enthusiasts and scholars.
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Beyond Empire: The End of Britain’s Colonial Encounter
0₹4,720.00Explore the twilight of the British Empire and the dawn of independence with this compelling historical analysis. Delving into three decades of colonial administration, this book offers a nuanced look at the decolonisation process, focusing on the challenges faced by newly independent governments and the intricate tensions of imperial withdrawal. Through rich archival material and a review of contemporary press, it sheds new light on critical issues like governance, education, and economic relations. Essential for students of colonial history, political science, and anyone seeking to understand the lasting impact of British rule and the journey to self-determination.
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Beyond Exceptionalism: Traces of Slavery and the Slave Trade in Early Modern Germany, 1650–1850
0₹1,995.00Uncover Germany’s overlooked history of slavery and human trafficking in early modern Europe. This pivotal volume illuminates the direct involvement of Germans in enslavement and the slave trade within their territories between 1650–1850. Delve into the often-ignored experiences of people from African, Asian, and Native American descent caught in these practices. A crucial read for academic researchers and history students in India, this book offers essential insights into European socio-economic history and challenges conventional narratives. Discover vital historical scholarship for your studies.
